Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
johnstonii
ID:
12709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tovar

Source:
gcc

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado", Ser. B, Bot. 5: 8, tab. 2 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012038



Common Names

  • Chuquiraga
  • Johnston's Chuquiraga
  • Chuquiraga johnstonii


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Description

Chuquiraga johnstonii (also called 'Johnston's Chuquiraga', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to the Andes and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chuquiraga johnstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chuquiraga johnstonii is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chuquiraga johnstonii can be propagated from seed or by division of the root mass. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil in spring or autumn. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divided clumps should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Chuquiraga johnstonii

Chuquiraga johnstonii is native to the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. It is found in rocky and sandy soils, and can be found in mountain meadows and grasslands.

Chuquiraga johnstonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chuquiraga johnstonii?

Chuquiraga johnstonii

What is the common name of Chuquiraga johnstonii?

Johnston's Golden Bush

What is the natural habitat of Chuquiraga johnstonii?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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